Howard Hallis, the artist behind the awe-inspiring Picture of Everything, is selling a full-sized Keyboard Cat costume. It’s a big piece of foam core cat with a (working!) keyboard attached. Having seen this thing in action out at clubs in Los Angeles, I have to say it’s a hilarious, incredible piece of art and costuming.
Well, Halloween is over and I have an awesome keyboard Cat costume up for auction! Keyboard Cat is the internet phenomenon from the website “Play Him Off Keyboard Cat!” (Google it if you haven’t seen it or do a search on You Tube. Funny stuff!) The costume comes with the following:
1. A CAT MASCOT SUIT! I ordered this from China via E-Bay and it looks fantastic. The head is extremely lightweight but very hard to see out of. (I have to warn folks about this… navigation is difficult with the head on.) The body suit is an XL and will fit most people around 5"7 to 6"2. It comes with mittens and booties. The bottom of the booties are a bit dirty, but that’s really the only thing about the suit that isn’t in great condition. It was only worn twice: Once at a karaoke bar the Monday before Halloween and on Halloween proper. When I ordered the suit via eBay, it took almost a month to arrive, so if you’re looking for a mascot suit asap, this is the one to get.
2. AN XXL BLUE SHIRT! Keyboard Cat wears a blue shirt. This one easily goes over the mascot body suit.
3. A WORKING ROLL OUT KEYBOARD MOUNTED TO A WEARABLE PIECE OF FOAM CORE! Yes, you can actually play the keyboard. The roll-out piano is removable from the foam core (it’s attached securely by velcro strips). This prop was made by a professional prop maker who’s a good friend of mine. There’s a reinforced string you wear around your neck that allows Keyboard Cat to take the instrument anywhere.